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TRANSIT: Talking buses begin running on five Portland bus lines

2014-03-06 10:41

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded TriMet a $400,000 grant to increase pedestrian safety around buses in Portland, Ore....

FUNDING: New Hampshire close to first gas tax-hike in 20 years

2014-03-05 11:44

A bill that would raise the gas tax in New Hampshire 4.2 cents in the second half of 2014 passed through the Senate Ways and Means Committee by a...

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Webster, Mass., eliminates sand use and saves thousands with eco-friendly deicer

Up until a few years ago, the town of Webster, Mass., utilized traditional road deicing methods such as sand and salt. When Kenneth Pizzetti took the reins as street...

Partnership keeps Miss. roadsides secure and beautiful

There are several significant reasons for keeping weeds and other undesirable vegetation along roadsides under control. For starters, their unsightly presence can create...

Reformulated, prewetted road deicer recognized by EPA

When Cargill Deicing Technology officially decided to increase its environmental commitment, it were not making empty promises. Not only did the producer of anti-icing and...

Smarter snow removal: The solution is in the surface

It is no secret that winter maintenance offers up its own set of challenges for contractors. Unpredictable weather, pedestrian safety concerns and reactionary deicing can...

New Data Technologies for the Transportation Lifecycle

Archived Webinar Wednesday, November 20, 20132:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Webinar Overview:Learn about how Imagery and LIDAR are transforming the way that...

Simplify the Complexity - Bentley Webcast Series Compliance Doesn't Have to be Complex – A Guide to MAP-21 Compliance & Advantages of InspectTech Software

Thursday, December 12, 2013 2:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern Webinar Overview:Join us on December 12th at 2 p.m. Eastern time to learn more about MAP-21 Compliance and the...

Brazil Road Expo 2014

Wed, 2014-04-09 - Fri, 2014-04-11

Sao Paulo, Brazil

North American Snow Conference

Sun, 2014-05-04 - Wed, 2014-05-07

Cincinnati, Ohio

New poll: Recent TTI research found that signs along rural highways can be so bright they impair a driver’s ability to detect hazards along the roadside. Are you worried that some of your agency’s signs may be too bright?

Take our weekly poll at www.roadsbridges.com, and feel free to send a comment to bwilson@sgcmail.com.

A sign too visible

I can believe that an extrasolar planet is indistinguishable in the glare of a distant star, but it never occurred to me that a distant object could...

New poll: The Active Transportation Alliance wants the city of Chicago to close certain downtown routes to cars in an attempt to create a better environment. What do you think of the idea?

Take our weekly poll at www.roadsbridges.com, and feel free to send a comment to bwilson@sgcmail.com.

LAW: THE CONTRACTOR'S SIDE: Missed meeting

I have written many times on disputes that arise when subcontractors begin work before executing a formal subcontract or when a disparity exists...

ROADS REPORT: Small but mighty exciting

Wham bam thank you ma’amFebruary may be the month of love, but no one wants to see your public displays of affection, particularly behind the wheel....

ROADS REPORT: You can run but you can’t hide

Taking a shot at ending chasesEveryone loves a good car chase . . . in the movies. Real-life chases, like the one this past fall near the U.S....

Products

Stainless steel EMT

Calbrite’s stainless steel EMT and EMT elbows are now UL/CUL approved. This recent addition to UL/CUL 797A offers Calbrite’s customers a cost-...
Gen IV Magma

The Magma is available in three sizes—150, 230 and 410-gal—with operator features for efficient crack sealing. AutoStart informs of ready-to-seal...
Gregory Mini Spacer

GMS Gregory Mini Spacer Guardrail and Thrie Beam System is NCHRP 350 TL-3 and MASH approved and provides predictable and consistent release from a...
E5000

Featuring an 860,000 BTU/hr burner and 5,000 ft of hose, the E5000 from Wacker Neuson quickly and economically thaws frozen ground up to 1-ft-deep...
Case Study

Interesting U.S. Bridge Case Study on how a county saved almost $500,000 on the total project construction costs for two bridges by using a U.S....
Big Block Technology

Stone Strong Systems’ game-changing, industry revolutionizing Big Block Technology is the fastest, most affordable way to build the strongest,...
Dust Control

Dust emissions can cause respiratory health problems, visibility hazards, crop damage and complaints from residents and businesses. The EPA has...
AccuBatch

Cargill Deicing Technology offers two options for brine making to suit the needs and budgets of winter maintenance professionals: the new AccuBatch...
Manhole Safety Ramp

Eliminates claims, lowers costs, and reusable! Our Manhole Safety Ramp allows smooth, safe passage for motorists over manholes. Made of tough,...
Fish Passage

Snap-Tite is a no-dig solution to culvert lining and rehab challenges. For many years, Snap-Tite has made its mark as an excellent option for...